Peer-Reviewed · Open Access · Animal and Wildlife Research
About the Journal
International Journal of Animal and Wildlife Research (IJAWR)
The International Journal of Animal and Wildlife Research (IJAWR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access research journal published by Scholar Unity, New Delhi, India. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, academicians, wildlife biologists, zoologists, veterinary professionals, conservationists, faculty members, doctoral scholars, and students to publish and disseminate original research in animal science, wildlife research, and related biological disciplines.
IJAWR welcomes scholarly research that contributes to the understanding of animal biology, wildlife ecology, biodiversity, animal behaviour, habitat conservation, species protection, veterinary science, and the sustainable management of wildlife resources. The journal considers research addressing contemporary environmental challenges, emerging scientific developments, animal health and welfare, and the conservation of wildlife and natural ecosystems.
Scholarly Publishing
IJAWR is committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and academically responsible publishing process. All submitted manuscripts are subject to editorial assessment and peer review before publication.
The journal promotes:
Original and high-quality research in animal science and wildlife studies
Research integrity and responsible scientific practices
Fair and impartial editorial evaluation
Appropriate academic referencing and attribution
Transparent publishing procedures
Responsible dissemination of research findings, with due consideration for animal welfare and environmental protection
Ethical treatment of animals and compliance with applicable animal research regulations, ethical approval requirements, wildlife handling protocols, and field research permissions
These principles guide the journal's editorial and publishing practices and support the quality, credibility, and integrity of the scholarly record.
Open Access
The International Journal of Animal and Wildlife Research (IJAWR) follows an open-access publishing model, allowing published research to be freely accessible to readers worldwide.
Open access supports the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge and enables researchers, students, academicians, veterinary professionals, wildlife conservationists, and other readers to access published research without subscription barriers.
Unless otherwise expressly identified, IJAWR research articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
Animal and Wildlife Research Scope
IJAWR welcomes scholarly contributions from a broad range of research areas, including animal biology and zoology, wildlife ecology, biodiversity and species conservation, animal behaviour, wildlife population studies, habitat protection and restoration, veterinary science, animal health and welfare, wildlife diseases, conservation genetics, wildlife management, and human–wildlife interactions.
The journal also considers research on endangered species protection, ecosystem health, climate change impacts on wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation, and the sustainable management of natural habitats. Interdisciplinary studies connecting animal science, environmental science, ecology, veterinary medicine, and conservation biology are also welcome.
Research involving animals or wildlife must follow applicable ethical standards, institutional approval requirements, relevant legal regulations, and necessary permissions for fieldwork, wildlife handling, and protected or endangered species. Authors should clearly report relevant ethical approvals and permits in their manuscripts, where applicable.
The journal supports scientifically sound research that advances knowledge of animal life, strengthens wildlife conservation efforts, and promotes responsible interactions between humans, animals, and the natural environment.
Publisher
The International Journal of Animal and Wildlife Research (IJAWR) is published by Scholar Unity, New Delhi, India.
Scholar Unity supports the journal's editorial, publishing, and operational activities and promotes responsible academic publishing practices in animal science, wildlife research, and conservation-related disciplines.
Commitment to the Research Community
IJAWR aims to provide a reliable and accessible platform for the publication and dissemination of scholarly research in animal and wildlife science. Through its commitment to academic integrity, scientific quality, animal welfare, and wildlife conservation, the journal seeks to support researchers and contribute to the wider exchange of knowledge about animals, biodiversity, and natural ecosystems.
Information regarding manuscript submission, peer review, publication ethics, copyright and licensing, article processing charges (APC), and author guidelines is provided through the relevant journal policies and guidelines.